“Cyanocobalamin?”Here!vitamin B12
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In personal care
A synthetically produced form of vitamin B12, the same compound used in oral and injectable supplements to treat B12 deficiency. In cosmetics it appears as a red-tinted powder or solution incorporated into creams and hair products.
Why it’s used
It is included in topical formulas as a conditioning and antioxidant ingredient, often marketed for supporting skin or scalp health, drawing on vitamin B12's known biological roles even though topical absorption and effect are less established than oral use.
What the evidence says
Cyanocobalamin has a long history of safe use as an oral and injectable vitamin supplement. Its safety when applied topically in cosmetic concentrations has not raised concern in ingredient reviews, though direct evidence of a specific cosmetic benefit from topical application is limited.
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